Matte manicure: design features and trendy techniques

A real woman should always look attractive, with not only wardrobe and makeup, but also a stylish manicure. For quite a long time, the leading position in the market of nail services was held by a glossy manicure, but lately it has increasingly been giving way to the palm of a matte design.

In order for women's hands to look elegant and very well-groomed, it is not at all necessary to paint ornate patterns and intricate patterns on the nails, as well as decorate them with decorative elements. The trend of this season is considered to be a monotonous smooth coating without a glossy shine, which simply won the hearts of women with laconic luxury, naturalness and simplicity.

Such a nail design has many advantages.

• In order to apply a matte varnish, you do not need special knowledge and skills, you can create a coating easily and simply, spending a minimum of your time.
• Matt varnishes contain in their basis thick coloring components that are well and evenly distributed over the entire surface of the plate, minimizing the appearance of unwanted streaks and streaks.
• This coating dries much faster than the glossy, so it is optimal for business women and young mothers who do not have enough time for long-term care procedures.

It is worthwhile to dwell on the disadvantages of such a coating of nail plates:

• matte varnish emphasizes absolutely all irregularities on the surface of the nail;
• any defects and defects of application immediately become noticeable;
• it is necessary to strictly observe the technology of coating.

Manicure in matte color is very versatile, it can be applied both solo and combined with gloss, creating very original and truly exclusive decor options. The palette of colors is no less varied, so absolutely every girl can find the right look, style, age, shape of plates and character.

Matt varnish became a real hit of this season, and experts in the nail industry predict leadership of such a coating next year. At the same time, the color can be absolutely any.

Fashion on shade of varnish depends on the season. For example, in the spring of the weaker sex prefer soft shades of pink, blue, beige and caramel. On summer days, bright accents are more popular - red, yellow, orange and blue tones are appropriate at this time. With the onset of autumnal cool, warm colors such as terracotta, brown and brick are more relevant. But in cold winters it is better to stay in shades of wine, blue and, of course, black.

As for the design, the mod here does not set any restrictions. At the peak of popularity and monophonic coating, and combined. This year's matte manicure is well combined with many popular techniques - ombre, jacket, broken glass and cat eye effects, as well as marble painting.

The main hits are the following options for nail design.

• With rhinestones or small beads. In this case, the matte shade finish is complemented with small rhinestones that create a truly luxurious effect. Usually they frame the hole of the nail or lay out a longitudinal strip in the center of the plate.If larger beads are used for decoration, you can attach them to the tip of the nail.

• With droplets. It is quite light, but at the same time very effective cover option. It combines a matte surface with gloss. For a long time, stones or rhinestones were used to imitate drops. It looked nice, but completely unrealistic, which is why the last season's hit was drops made with a glossy composition. They harmoniously complement any color scheme.

• With a glossy pattern. The theme of the combination of matte and glossy surfaces continues with another popular decor, in which the nails are covered with a matte varnish, and the glossy decor of darker tones is applied over it.

• With powder. This is quite a non-trivial solution that always looks sophisticated, elegant and stylish. In order to make a trendy effect, create a matte gradient, and then accentuate it with acrylic powder.

Matte manicure is performed in two basic techniques.

The first involves the use of matte varnish - it does not give unnecessary gloss and may well be applied at home alone. However, the tint palette of such varnishes, alas, is by no means different, therefore the choice of decors is significantly limited.

Matt varnish is applied to previously prepared nails: to begin with, they are cleaned and filed to the desired shape, then you should remove the regrown cuticle and degrease the nails. The fat layer must be removed with special compounds, which can be purchased in specialized stores.

After the nails are prepared, the foundation is applied, which is then dried in a special UV lamp.

The second method allows you to make the nail matte, even if you put a simple gloss varnish. Some for this cut lacquer baf. This option has the right to life, but it is very complex and high-quality can only be professionals, because you can simply spoil the manicure.

It is best to use a matte top, in which, after drying, a sticky layer is removed in the lamp.

The theme of the tint palette for manicure, made in a matte effect, is inextricably linked with the trends of the current season.

The most popular are the following colors of matte varnishes:

• cream - beige / sand / ocher;
• pink - includes not only light and dark shades of pink, but also crimson, coral, fuchsia and salmon shades;

• For several seasons, saturated colors of red as well as black, yellow, blue and white remain at the peak of popularity.

They are considered to be an excellent base for the further performance of many popular techniques, ranging from ombre and geometry and ending with a combination of french with pictures, rhinestones, glitters and foil elements.

Monophonic manicure in a matte color looks very beautiful and non-trivial, but the drawings can make it even more spectacular. Of course, specialists with drawing skills on nails can cope with the application of decorative patterns easily, but for those who are not “filled” with hand, special stencils and interesting stickers have been created. They help to create a unique nail design, which is the most enthusiastic reviews of friends and colleagues.

Among the basic areas of particular interest is the design in the style of origami.These are geometric patterns, patterns, imitation of animal skins, simple polka dots, mesh or openwork, made in contrasting shades.

French manicure always looks win-win, it is especially popular as a wedding performance. This type of coating has enjoyed unchanged popularity for several decades, and not only its classic version, but also all sorts of tint interpretations are common.

In practice, there are quite a few ways to design a matte french. It looks great as a combination of pastel base with a bright smile line, but in recent years more and more often they use a combination of matte base and glossy “smiles”. In this case, as a rule, preference is given to dark tones - black, blue, cherry, lilac and maroon.

Gradient on nails looks very stylish. Traditionally it is made glossy, but in a matt version it is much brighter and more unusual. Ombre is better to make out from a lighter tone to a dark one. On the elongated nails such a coating option will look very elegant and expensive.

Matte background is often set off with a metallized ribbon, which looks quite impressive for highlighting a hole or decorating an abstract geometric pattern.

Romantic girls are suited for a bright nail covering with tips highlighted with shimmer.

Specialists in the nail industry also advise the use of acrylic powder. In order to make such a coating, it is necessary to carry out a set of standard manipulations: put the base, then the color, and then - the top. It does not need to be dried immediately, but it should be filled with manicure powder, and only then put your fingers in the nail lamp. When the top dries, you should gently sweep away the remains of the powder with a special brush.

Similarly, use matte dust. The stages of their application are almost identical, the only difference is that the dust should be applied on the already dried top, or to be more precise - on the sticky coating. In this case, the manicure is not very durable and quickly disappears.

Moon coverage has been out of competition for many years. Especially stylish looks black matte color deposited on the wells of the nail plates.

Matte manicure can be as variable as glossy. This option is optimal if you are bored with traditional classics and you want to diversify your appearance. Fortunately, in recent years, quite a lot of decor methods have been invented and any girl will always be able to choose the best option for decorating nail plates.

Owners of long oval nails usually do not have any problems with a manicure - they are any shade and any decor, but women with short nails often do not dare to make a matte finish on them, and it is completely in vain. It is a matte shade that gives a special charm to its owner, certainly emphasizes its beauty and puts elegant accents. No glossy lacquer can handle this so successfully.

When looking at the rather short matte nails, the only association that emerges is beauty and exceptional health, which is why it is more and more often that short nails covered with a matte tone can be seen in the shows of modern stylists.

For shortened nails, the following methods are recommended:

• Matt beige looks very naturally and neatly, the shades of which can be very different - from light cream to brown;
• french can be a universal design, but without shine - it will be an elegant decoration of hands;

• very good on short nails looks like a matte tone with geometric lines - for example, the triangles located in one corner become the trend of the year;
• but rhinestones, beads and other decorations should be left to owners of long nails - these elements visually make the design heavier;
• The gradient version also looks good, but only if it is made by a true professional.

Stylists have identified several shades, which, according to forecasts, have all chances to become hits next year. They can be selected based on their nail shape.

First of all, these are nude tones. They look perfect on short nails, as well as on long ones that are sharpened closer to the tips. As a daily option, only one cover is enough, and for evening out, you can add a manicure with geometric patterns or white stripes.

Wine, color bordeaux or marsala at the peak of popularity in recent years. These tones harmoniously fit into any image and always look exceptionally respectable. They are suitable for almond-shaped nails, but on short neat ones they can be just as stylish.

Dark blue and purple - an option for the most daring girls who deny the usual classics. This expensive color is most suitable for owners of a trapezoid or square nail plate.

When the black matt gel polish first appeared, no one could even think that this particular informal shade would become a sign of real classics. Nowadays, it is associated with aristocracy and restrained elegance, so it looks best on elongated oval nails.

But a colorful manicure is better to leave girls with perfect nails and very well-groomed skin of hands.

With some skills, you can make a stylish matte manicure even at home.

To begin with, a series of hygienic manipulations - brush your nails, file them, remove the cuticle and degrease - this is necessary so that painted nails look as carefully as possible. After this, you should carefully consider the design of your nails and prepare all the necessary materials for it.

The easiest way to make a manicure is to simply cover your nails with your favorite matte varnish, and then dry them.

You can make the pattern more varied by using thin strips on a sticky basis, which are attached to a nail painted with a glossy varnish. After that, cover the entire plate directly over the strips with a matting compound, and after drying, immediately remove the strips.

There are many options, but in conclusion I would like to talk about how to create a matte finish for nails if you do not have a suitable lacquer on hand. Fortunately, there are quite a few simple ways to turn a glossy finish into a matte finish.

A good option is to use baking soda. You will need a base coat, regular soda, a fine sieve, a make-up brush, a small container. It is better to prepare all this in advance, because after you apply varnish on your nails, you will need to act very quickly until the coating dries - otherwise it will be very difficult to work with it.

Soda must be sifted through a small strainer. If this is not done, then small lumps can significantly worsen the appearance of the final coating. Then you should paint the nails on one hand, for the time being, leave the other hand without varnish - this is necessary so that it does not stand before time.

Then the most important thing begins - the make-up brush should be dipped in sifted soda and very carefully rub the moist nail cover with it. At this point, the soda sticks to the varnish. The brush should be dipped into the soda each time before holding it on the nail, otherwise the bristles will stick to it and the appearance of the nail will become rough and untidy.

Soda should be applied evenly. If there are areas on the nails that are not treated with powder, then the gloss will appear on the matte coating in this place.

Soda should be left on the nails for a few minutes - this time is enough to ensure that it is fixed on the varnish.When it dries, brush off the remaining soda from your nails. If all manipulations are carried out correctly, then the coating should be matte. If you notice that the particles of soda are attached to the lacquer, then you need to dip the brush in ordinary water and gently brush the nails with it. Similarly, you need to handle the second hand.

If you wish, you can do a whole bottle of matte varnish with your own hands. This is more convenient, because you do not have to prepare a new coating every time - you can store the varnish made once for a long time and use it several more times.

For the preparation of the mixture will require:

• glossy base varnish;
• corn starch or matte eye shadow;
• a fine sieve (if starch is used);
• toothpick (if shadows are used);
• several sheets of paper in the form of a square with a side of 5 cm;
• lacquer thinner;
• a pair of metal balls, for example, from a bearing (however, this is optional);
• small bowl

First you should prepare the varnish and powder that you plan to use. It is important that the lacquer bottle is not completely filled, otherwise when adding matting components, the liquid will overflow.

Regardless of which powder you prefer, keep in mind that it must be fine, because even the smallest lumps will make the coating itself lumpy. If you intend to work with starch, then be sure to sift it through a fine sieve, and if you like the shade, you must first pick it out with a toothpick from the box and crush it into dust.

Half a bottle of varnish you need 5-6 pinches of starch, but better to take more shadows, preferably the whole box at once.

Roll the paper out of the paper so that it leaves a small hole.

After that, it is necessary to open the bottle and insert a funnel into it, but so that it does not directly touch the lacquer - in this case, the powder will begin to stick to the funnel instead of falling into the vial.

It is better to pour the powder with a teaspoon. If you perform these actions manually, it is possible that he will stick to your fingers. Do not pour all your powder at once. It should not be too thick, it is better to add some more component later if necessary.

If possible, add a couple of small balls from the bearing to the vial - in this case it will be much easier for you to mix the contents of the vial. You will need balls with a diameter of 3 mm. Optimally, they were made of stainless steel.

Bubble with all contents should be very tightly tighten and shake vigorously for several minutes until the contents become homogeneous. If you put the balls, then agitation can be stopped at the moment when you stop hearing metal beats on the bottle.

To make the varnish matte, you can also use steam. To do this, clean and degrease the nails, cover with a glossy lacquer and hold for 3-5 minutes over boiling water, while constantly moving your fingers so that the vapor penetrates into all parts of the nail plates.

After the allotted time, move your hands away and wait until the coating cools down - it becomes dull not immediately.

Matte nail cover looks very stylish, while expensive and elegant. This chic version is good for home, office and party. He makes his owner more vivid, and her image - more complete.

How to make a matte glossy manicure, see the following video.

How to make a black matte manicure, see the following video.